just an observational post (definitely not propaganda) inspired by the tags and reblogs for @novafire-is-thinking ‘s current polls, I think it’s hilarious that very little has been made for ratch compared to most others and yet he’s done well, like we’re just a quiet Swarm
but also, good for him, I love him, I hope he continues to make it, and I think op would be supportively glad he’s being appreciated too
[I.D. an edited pyramid graph of maslow's hierarchy of needs where large text covering every section of basic, psychological and self-fulfillment needs read "people online telling me they like the thing i made". end I.D.] (image description by @lemondoddle )
they're nocturnal and tend to roam around while awake.
they have keen senses of smell and hearing, but terrible eyesight. despite this, they also have a tapetum lucidum, making their pupils "glow" in the dark.
their fur is short, dense, and oily to waterproof them.
they prefer a diet of mostly meat and are attracted to strong-smelling food like fish, cheese, and anything fermented.
the elongated dewclaw on each front paw is sharp, flexible, and nonretractable. it injects a venom that causes respiratory failure and cardiac arrest in prey and, in extreme doses, humans. veterenarians typically remove the dewclaw venom glands during the neuter/spay procedure.
they grow to an average of 1m and 23kg (3ft and 50lb) but can reach up to double that length and triple the weight!
well I did not intend for this to become a full colored piece but here we are ahfkjhsdf a new aviators song really made the art inspiration go brrrrr
I just think they would be a dramatic villain couple, tango in the throne room type (you know, when they are not causing problems for literally everyone else)
OH also I looked at concept art for optimus’ cybertronian frame, and his colors were inspired by @zephyrus-moonlight‘s sg orion's colors, but ratchet’s is my own